Amherst Junction, WI vs Wild Rose, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wild Rose is 22.6% cheaper than Amherst Junction. With a cost index of 67 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wild Rose to Amherst Junction should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst Junction is $817/month compared to $837/month in Wild Rose — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Amherst Junction has cheaper rent, Wild Rose actually has lower median home values ($110,800 vs $303,900).

Median household income in Amherst Junction is $100,000 compared to $46,491 in Wild Rose (+115.1%). While Amherst Junction is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amherst Junction spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Wild Rose.